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Industry influencers, academicians, and other prominent stakeholders certainly agree that Big Data has become a big game-changer in most, if not all, types of modern industries over the last few years. As Big Data continues to permeate our day-to-day lives, there has been a significant shift of focus from the hype surrounding it to finding real value in its use. While understanding the value of Big Data continues to remain a challenge, other practical challenges, including funding and return on investment and skills, continue to remain at the forefront for several different industries that are adopting Big Data. With that…
“I've seen a real machine gun!” 11-year-old Savely beamed with excitement outside Moscow's Patriotic Victory Museum.The child standing under the gray skies of Moscow with his younger brother and mother Alina was well versed in weaponry.”I'm really interested in all this. I know about old German weapons and Soviet weapons,” he said.The family visited the museum ahead of the Victory Day holiday. Russia has always marked this day with gaiety, but the prolonged attack on Ukraine has added to the patriotism.The museum commemorates the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, which claimed the lives of approximately…
Submitted photo Liz Loller works with children using augmentative and alternative communication devices. Two professors from the College of Education and Health Professions who founded a lab to improve the lives of people with communication limitations are hosting free camps for children this summer. Camps hosted by WE CARE are aimed at children ages 4 to 10 who are Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) users or candidates. It will be held on campus from July 8th to 26th, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants do not need to be experienced AAC…
(Capitol Note – Graphic Illustration/MetroCreative) CHARLESTON — A targeted visit by education regulators to Martinsburg North Middle School last month found so many problems that the West Virginia State Board of Education declared a state of emergency for the troubled school. At its monthly meeting held Wednesday in Charleston, the State Board of Education voted to declare a state of emergency for Berkeley County Schools specifically for the operation of Martinsburg North Middle School. State Superintendent Michelle Blatt filed the motion. “The Board is advised of the following: including, but not limited to, conditions that are unhealthy…
Last month's record heat forced Asian governments to close schools, providing further evidence that climate change threatens the education of millions of children.While the arrival of seasonal rains is now bringing relief to some parts of the region, broader issues remain and many countries are unprepared to deal with the impacts of climate change on schooling. Experts warn that it is not enough. Asia is warming faster than the global average, and climate change is causing more frequent, longer and more intense heat waves. But heat isn't the only issue. As the atmosphere warms, it becomes more humid, which can…
US presidential candidate Donald Trump expresses support for cryptocurrencies during special event To Trump NFT holders at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida late Wednesday. The embattled former US president and 2024 presidential candidate lamented that crypto companies are fleeing the US. President Trump said, “The hostility towards cryptocurrencies is causing cryptocurrencies to leave the United States.'' “We don't want that, so we're going to stop it. If we're going to accept that, we have to let them stay here.” In response to a question from a crypto-savvy crowd, Trump said he welcomes campaign contributions in Bitcoin and other tokens. President…
Last month's record heat forced Asian governments to close schools, providing further evidence that climate change threatens the education of millions of children.While the arrival of seasonal rains is now bringing relief to some parts of the region, broader issues remain and many countries are unprepared to deal with the impacts of climate change on schooling. Experts warn that it is not enough.Asia is warming faster than the global average, and climate change is causing more frequent, longer and more intense heat waves.But heat isn't the only issue.As the atmosphere warms, it becomes more humid, which can lead to heavy…
Cryptocurrency wallet company Exodus Movement will not list on the New York Stock Exchange's sibling market, the NYSE American, on Thursday as planned, the company announced late Wednesday.According to an Exodus press release, New York Stock Exchange American informed Exodus on Wednesday that staff at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is still reviewing Exodus' registration statement, but the company said the registration statement It was announced that it would come into effect at the end of the month.Exodus was scheduled to go public from over-the-counter (OTC) trading, the company announced earlier this week, and its Class A common stock…
A proposal that could eventually allow Louisiana families with students in public schools to use state funds for private education was withdrawn from the state Senate floor Wednesday evening, leaving little consideration in the current session. finished. Lawmakers have yet to fund what conservatives have dubbed Education Savings Accounts, or ESAs, perhaps a sign that support for the bill is waning. The bill's author, Sen. Rick Edmonds (R-Baton Rouge), also introduced a Senate floor amendment Wednesday that would require students on ESAs to take an end-of-course exam to assess their progress. failed to resist. The results would have been used…
This comes two years after Amazon opened its first fulfillment center in Dublin, creating 500 jobs and offering same-day delivery to Irish customers. E-commerce giant Amazon announced today (May 9) that it will launch Amazon.ie next year and finally open a store in Ireland. Users in Ireland can already shop online through Amazon stores in other countries, including the UK, Germany and the US. The new Amazon.ie website offers users in Ireland a localized shopping experience, promises faster delivery and eliminates inconveniences such as currency differences and customs duties. “The launch of Amazon.ie will be great news for our Irish…